Quick connects plumbing question

[jadedreams]

Dave, you are right the connection is the one going from my pump to the filter which causes the water fountain. That's what I get for trying to do a quick post while I was at lunch

But I do have the problem that these 2 aren't totally in alignment as Poconos talked about. I've attached a couple of quick pics, perhaps a longer hose with better (and newer) clamps would do the trick. Thanks again.